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Opwn wound infected from ocean?

2017-07-25 07:30:29
Went into the Gulf of Mexico with an open scratch wound on my foot/ankle on Saturday. Today it's hurting every badly and has become swollen and painful to touch around it. Hurts to walk. We heard there was some bacteria, possible flesh eating, around the southern Gulf along Texas so now we're a little worried! It's been 3 days.
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You may need a course of antibiotics and depending on the severity you may need admission to a hospital..kindly contact a hospital near you

Answered2017-07-25 16:51:53

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